Sec. 3. (a) A dependent of a prisoner of war or person missing in action, upon the person’s acceptance for enrollment in a state educational institution, may obtain a bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion without tuition or charge as long as the dependent is eligible.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 10-17-7-3

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • dependent: means a child:

    Indiana Code 10-17-7-1

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • prisoner of war or person missing in action: means a person who:

    Indiana Code 10-17-7-2

     (b) A dependent is entitled to the benefits of this chapter notwithstanding any circumstance, including the return or the reported death of the dependent’s parent or guardian who had been declared a prisoner of war or a person missing in action.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-16.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.149; P.L.42-2020, SEC.10.

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